World premiere of 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' held in Los Angeles.
The film was released in New Zealand and several other countries.
Principal photography for the movie continued in New Zealand.
Peter Jackson announced that The Hobbit would be made into a trilogy of films.
The company arrives in the Elvenking Thranduil's realm and is imprisoned for crossing the forest without permission.
Bilbo uses the One Ring to become invisible and helps the dwarves escape from the Elvenking's dungeon by hiding inside barrels and floating down the river.
The company travels to the human settlement of Lake-town situated on the Long Lake to seek aid for their quest to reclaim Erebor.
The company reaches the base of the Lonely Mountain, the location of the dragon Smaug's lair and their ultimate goal.
Bilbo ventures into the mountain and confronts the dragon Smaug, stealing a golden cup and awakening the dragon's wrath.
After being disturbed by the theft, Smaug flies to Lake-town and sets the town ablaze in a fiery attack.
Bard rallies the survivors and tries to prepare for the inevitable battle against Smaug and the coming war over the treasure.
